Otaku Witch-Chapter 1020 - 612. Heroes in Troubled Times_2
Chapter 1020: 612. Heroes in Troubled Times_2
“The reason why the upper echelons of Japan are so stubborn yet still manage to hold their positions is because they once occupied the Dragon’s Lair, exclusively enjoying the nourishment of the Dragon Vein and Dragon Qi, favored by heaven, making each one of them powerful despite being useless.”
“And now that the Dragon Vein has shifted, the former Dragon’s Lair has naturally moved with it. Those useless ones have lost their former reliance, and in the lower echelons, people naturally emerge as lucky ones who serendipitously gain the nourishment of the Dragon’s Lair, becoming the protagonists of this chaotic world. As they say, heroes arise in troubled times, and these individuals favored by the Dragon Vein are true heroes.”
“They will likely inject new vitality into this stagnant Japan.”
At this point, Yae Miko paused slightly to give her little niece some time to digest.
And the homebody witch listened with great interest, and if finding the Dragon’s Lair could get her favored by the Dragon Qi, and the Dragon Qi could nurture even the useless into formidable useless people, didn’t that mean there might be hope for her lackluster Magic Power Talent?
But could an Eastern Dragon’s Lair really nurture a Western witch’s magic? That power doesn’t quite match, does it?
Dorothy was somewhat unsure for a moment.
And then…..
The homebody witch glanced at Aunt Miko in front of her, feeling that the Dragon Vein in Japan might be a bit off. After all, normally speaking, a Dragon’s Lair should be a piece of land, something to build a house on or for burials, but the Dragon’s Lair here in Japan might have become a spirit.
She suspected that the Aunt Miko in front of her was one of those Dragon Vein Dragon’s Lairs. So the question is, for this human-shaped Dragon’s Lair, how do you light it up, what do you use, and how do you obtain the nourishment of the Dragon Vein Dragon Qi from it?
A rebellious thought suddenly popped into Dorothy’s mind, but she quickly quashed it.
“So, sister, you mean we need to find these upcoming heroes of the chaotic world, then follow them to locate the Dragon’s Lair, and finally build the Great Barrier over the Dragon’s Lair?”
The homebody witch shook her head, driving away the distractions in her mind, and asked.
To this, the blond witch nodded.
“Yes, that’s roughly the idea. The old era’s Dragon Vein is beyond saving, and the decaying Japan needs to be reborn. What we need is to stabilize the new Dragon Vein, ensuring the stability of the new era.”
“I’ve pored over ancient texts and found some records of the Dragon Vein in Japan. This Dragon Vein is the Yamata no Orochi, in the form of an Eight-Headed Giant Serpent, with each serpent head being a Dragon’s Lair. Therefore, when the Dragon Vein shifts, eight heroes will emerge from the chaos, and from what I’ve observed over the years, they’re pretty much chosen.”
Yae Miko looked as if she had everything under control.
“You were also at the Oiran Banquet today, and from my observations, that Ibuki Taiyu is one of the eight heroes, so we must secure this.”
The blond witch said this while looking at her little niece before her.
“Yes, absolutely secure it.”
The homebody witch nodded instinctively to agree, but then she was stunned.
“Do it yourself, sister. Why are you looking at me?”
Dorothy quietly moved to one side, feeling an ominous premonition.
“Of course, you have to secure it. Isn’t Ibuki Taiyu beautiful? Aren’t they wealthy enough? Dorothy, aren’t you tempted? At your age, isn’t your head filled with fantasies? I support you, sis.”
Yae Miko laughed and gave her little niece a thumbs up.
“You know, Ibuki Taiyu gave you their best Demon Blade today, and even agreed to your battle invitation against all odds. This clearly indicates a special regard for you. Go for it, young one. Just pass the second test of the banquet, and you can win the beauty.”
Dorothy: “……”
Goodness, Yae Miko, I thought of you as a sister, but you want to sell me out?
“I don’t think this will work. I’m just here for tourism, not looking for a lover. Plus, I can’t possibly handle such an Oiran with my frail body. Sister, I suggest you find my teacher; she’s a long-time single and needs a partner, it’s very suitable.”
The homebody witch decisively turned the tables and sold out her own teacher.
However…
“I indeed planned to introduce Rosie, but wasn’t she unable to gain Ibuki Taiyu’s favor?”
Yae Miko glanced at the room behind her, speaking with a hint of disdain.
“This confirms why this person, who clearly has good looks and a demeanor like a married woman, remains single for so many years. I was foolish to expect this bachelor to use charms. Luckily I have you, Dorothy. Otherwise, I might have had to go myself.”
Dorothy: “……”
Dear Aunt Miko, there’s something I’m not sure I should say, but maybe you should look in the mirror before criticizing others, alright?
Seeing this incredibly beautiful, gracefully elegant blond aunt who is inexplicably still single and without self-awareness, the homebody witch held back her sarcastic remarks.
“I still think no. The age difference is too large; Ibuki Oiran is about the same age as my mother.”
The homebody witch rebuffed again.
“Ah, child, you truly are young and unaware of an aunt’s virtues. Besides, we are witches, all of us Great Witches of immortality, so why care about age? There’s an old saying in the Eastern Universe: ‘If a woman is three years older, she’s a gold brick; if she’s three thousand years older, she’s seated among the immortals.'”
“Although Ibuki Taiyu is only a bit over a hundred years older than you, she can’t make you an immortal, but she’s definitely a gold mine. Others would kill for it.”
Seeing her little niece’s unwilling face, Yae Miko cheerfully stoked the flames.
“Haha, isn’t there a gold mine right in front of me? And there’s another one lying inside; why go far?”
Dorothy was not one to be fooled easily; she laughed coldly as she spoke.
Come on, let’s hurt each other; I’ll directly expose your old aunt’s age, let’s see if it flusters you.
But, apparently, the homebody witch underestimated someone’s thick skin.
“Oh, my, my, young one, are you interested in me, your sister? That’s not possible; I’m only seventeen, just a year older than you. Not a gold mine, but the one in the room certainly is. Anyway, they can’t seem to get married off, so maybe, Dorothy, you, as their student, could take one for the team and take her in; it would be a public service. Let me tell you, Rosie is indeed a descendant of the Demon King, which kind of makes her a princess. She’s got quite a bit of wealth, which could allow you to never work a day in your life.”
Yae Miko covered her face with a folding fan, smilingly teasing.
Dorothy: “……..”
Truly, Old Ginger is the spiciest. Aunt Miko, your century-old face indeed has thickeness unparalleled, I concede defeat.
“I won’t listen, I won’t listen. I’m done here. Goodbye, sister. Tired, little witch needs to sleep.”
When the old ones throw shame to the wind, the homebody witch saw no need to pretend. She shamelessly took her leave.
Moreover, regardless of charms or no charms, Aunt Miko, I think instead of matchmaking, it’d be better for you to spend time further studying Feng Shui Studies.
The Miss Oiran’s head you mentioned? That’d be the tail; the real head is actually yourself.
As Dorothy closed the door, she took one last look at the blond witch admiring the moon and flowers in the courtyard.
If what Yae Miko claims is true, and the possessors of the Dragon’s Lair truly are the heroes she speaks of, no doubt Aunt Miko herself is one such hero, genuinely wishing for chaos.
Yet, this one is truly clueless, unaware she’s one of those favored by the Dragon Vein.
As with how doctors cannot heal themselves, a Feng Shui Master likely can’t predict their own fate. As it happens, the School of Prophecy has a similar unspoken rule, which only outliers like the Lady of Fate, Sophia, can break.
“So, Sophia, what do you think?”
Thinking of her roommate, Dorothy patted the coffin behind her and asked.
“I think you, Miss, should relent to your Gold Mine Aunt.”
From within the coffin came the somewhat cold and detached voice of the Pure White Witch.
Dorothy: “…..”
My dear Angel sister, something’s off with you.
….The homebody witch was speechless….
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